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Abzena

Cambridge, US · Founded 2014 · United Kingdom corporation · 438 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Abzena is an integrated CDMO and CRO providing end-to-end development and cGMP manufacturing services for complex biologics and bioconjugates, including ADCs, AOCs, bispecifics, and HPAPIs. It serves biotech, academic, and pharmaceutical customers across the drug development lifecycle from discovery through commercial manufacturing.

Founders & leadership

WJWilliam John Edward Burt
William John Edward BurtExecutive
NP
Nigel PitchfordNamed on SEC filing
LP
Leigh PierceNamed on SEC filing
KC
Kenneth CunninghamNamed on SEC filing
JS
Julian SmithNamed on SEC filing
AB
Anthony BramptonNamed on SEC filing
AL
Anker LundemoseNamed on SEC filing
PG
Peter GrantNamed on SEC filing
MB
Matthew BakerNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 5

Also in the syndicate · 1

Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS)

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.3M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2015–2022

▶$3.6MraisedDec 2015 · 2 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jim MillsExecutive Officer
  • Kenneth CunninghamDirector
  • Campbell BunceExecutive Officer
  • Nareshkumar JainExecutive Officer
  • Gary PierceExecutive Officer
  • Anker LundemoseDirector
  • Julian SmithExecutive Officer, Director
  • William John Edward BurtExecutive Officer, Director
  • Leigh PierceExecutive Officer
  • Nigel PitchfordDirector
  • Sally WatermanExecutive Officer
  • Matthew BakerExecutive Officer
  • Peter GrantDirector
  • Anthony BramptonDirector
Offering amount
$3.6M
Amount sold
$3.6M
First sale
Dec 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, United Kingdom, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$700KraisedSep 2015 · 7 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nigel PitchfordDirector
  • Leigh PierceExecutive Officer
  • William John Edward BurtExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kenneth CunninghamDirector
  • Julian SmithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anthony BramptonDirector
  • Anker LundemoseDirector
  • Peter GrantDirector
  • Matthew BakerExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$700K
Amount sold
$700K
First sale
Sep 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, United Kingdom, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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3 people who came through Abzena went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Abzena do?
Abzena is an integrated CDMO and CRO providing end-to-end development and cGMP manufacturing services for complex biologics and bioconjugates, including ADCs, AOCs, bispecifics, and HPAPIs. It serves biotech, academic, and pharmaceutical customers across the drug development lifecycle from discovery through commercial manufacturing.
Who are Abzena's investors?
Abzena's investors include Beringea, BIOSPRING PARTNERS, WCAS, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.
How much funding has Abzena raised?
Abzena has disclosed $4.3M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Abzena headquartered?
Abzena is headquartered in Cambridge, US.